Licensed Level Therapist 
Location: US, NJ, Hammonton
Employment type: Contract
Industry: Mental Health Care

Company profile:
Allies In Caring, Inc. is a multicultural non-profit organization dedicated to helping underserved individuals who have emotional and behavioral problems move toward recovery, health and greater independence through counseling, education and community support. We specialize in providing services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and immigrant families. In our interventions we are sensitive to the complex interaction of abilities/disabilities, family, social, and cultural dynamics that make each individual unique.Programs we are currently approved for by the Division and Children and Families: Intensive In Community Services (IIC) - For children &amp; youth with behavioral and emotional problems Intensive In Home Services (IIH) - For children &amp; youth with co-ocurring diagnosis; behavioral and emotional problems and developmental disabilities.We are in the process of hiring the Full Time Spanish Speaking Therapist to work for our Organization in South Jersey. We will hire and train individuals who are committed to using their skills and experience to make a positive impact in the wellbeing and development of children, youth and their families. Those who join our team will be supported to develop the knowledge and the competences necessary to be successful in providing psycho- education and advocacy to children and their families. Please check our website at #URL_2122b79403a0c7e3adb4363806ab6355a320a99cf3998a5657d1fc65246f2387# to learn more about us.

Job description:
Goals: Licensed level therapist services provide one-to-one interventions to a child or adolescent at home, school (if necessary according to treatment plan), or other community-based settings. The goal of services is to stabilize the youth in his/her environment to prevent out home placement and allow the youth to remain in the least restrictive setting. Specific interventions/supports include but are not limited to the use of: individual counseling sessions, family sessions, crisis intervention, consultation, creative intervention strategies, and relevant resources and referral. Responsibilities:  Complete initial contact to referred families.Complete an assessment established by the IIC with the family in an effort to develop appropriate/necessary recommendations for future success.Provide necessary resource and support system development.Provide crisis intervention as necessary.Participate in case conferences, school conferences and court appearance with the family as requested.Provide family advocacy as needed.Provide ongoing clinical consultation for team members (BA, Mentor)Provide case management and coordination of services with the FamilySupport case managers, school personnel, and family's efforts to stabilize the child or adolescent.Develop progress notes describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and other professionals working in the home, or in other community settings, and participate in Inter-agency/team meetings when necessary. 

Requirements:
Requirements: Education: Must be fully licensed or have met requirements to be provisionally licensed with LPC, LMHC, LCSWClinical experience means providing direct clinical services to children and adolescents with mental illness. It includes supervised internships, practicums, and field experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to listen effectively; knowledge of child and adolescent development; knowledge of factors which may contribute to family dysfunction; knowledge of behavioral management techniques; general knowledge of community resources and services; knowledge of crisis intervention strategies; good problem solving skills; ability to maintain effective working relationship with other social services providers and clients; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Bilingual  and/or multicultural is a plus Please check our website at #URL_2122b79403a0c7e3adb4363806ab6355a320a99cf3998a5657d1fc65246f2387# to learn more about us. 

Benefits:
Competitive pay ratesFlexible hours